Best Abortion & Birth Control Books of 2025

Ejaculate Responsibly by Gabrielle Blair reframes the abortion debate in post-Roe America by directing the focus on men's lack of accountability in preventing unwanted pregnancies. Blair makes a compelling case for placing the responsibility and burden of preventing unwanted pregnancies onto men rather than solely on women. Highly readable, accessible, and unflinching, this book is a must-read for anyone who has sex, wants to have sex, or is raising someone who might have sex in the future. Overall, this slim but mighty tome is a thought-provoking and eye-opening read that has the power to change minds.

Eraced by John K. Amanchukwu Sr. is a powerful book that uncovers the racist ideologies behind critical race theory and abortion. The author exposes the Left's plot to destroy the Black community and divide the church, while providing biblical truth to help Christians understand these complex issues. Amanchukwu dispels the myths surrounding abortion and critical race theory and brings important gospel truths to light. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to think biblically about some of the most important and explosive issues of our day.

Killing the Black Body is a groundbreaking book that exposes America's systemic abuse of Black women's bodies. From slave masters' economic stake in bonded women's fertility to government programs that coerced thousands of poor Black women into being sterilized as late as the 1970s, these abuses pointed to the degradation of Black motherhood—and the exclusion of Black women's reproductive needs in mainstream feminist and civil rights agendas. It remains a rallying cry for education, awareness, and action on extending reproductive justice to all women. This book is a must-read for those who care about racial and gender justice in America.

The powerful story of the women who founded and ran the legendary Chicago reproductive rights organization Abortion Counseling Service, otherwise known as Jane, written by one of its members. A compelling testament to a woman's most essential freedom—control over her own body—and to the power of women helping women. • Also the subject of the acclaimed HBO documentary The Janes. The Story of Jane recounts the evolution of the Abortion Counseling Service, code name Jane, the underground group of heroic women that provided low-cost abortion services in Chicago in the years before the procedure was legalized. Organized in 1969 and active until the opening of the first legal abortion clinics in 1973, Jane initially counseled women and referred them to abortion providers who set prices and conditions. As Jane grew, so did the group's capacity to protect its clients. Eventually, determined to reclaim women's reproductive power in any way they were able, many members of Jane learned to perform abortions themselves.   An extraordinary history by one of Jane's members, The Story of Jane is an urgent account of the organization's development, the conflicts within the group, and the impact its work had on both the women it helped and the members themselves.

Mary Eberstadt's book, "Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited," presents a thought-provoking examination of the sexual revolution's impact on society, politics, and Christianity. With compelling arguments, the book connects the dots between the breakdown of traditional morality, the rise of sexual confusion, and the increasing polarization of Western politics. Eberstadt's analysis of the revolution's infiltration of the churches is particularly poignant. Overall, "Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited" is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of Western society and Christianity. It provides an indispensable blueprint for today's revisionism and a manifesto for a more humane order to come.

You or Someone You Love: Reflections from an Abortion Doula by Hannah Matthews is an insightful and transformative book that offers a glimpse into the diverse landscape of abortion care across gender, race, and class lines. The author, an abortion care worker, doula, journalist, and reproductive rights advocate, presents an accessible guide to the emotional and physical realities of providing and supporting abortion care for our own communities. Matthews's book is a must-read for anyone seeking to better support and protect the people who seek abortion in a country that increasingly promotes secrecy and shame.

The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion is a groundbreaking book that presents the results of a landmark study conducted by Diana Greene Foster and her team of scientists. The study follows a thousand women from across America, some of whom received abortions, some of whom were turned away, analyzing the impact on their mental and physical health, their careers, their romantic relationships, and their other children, if they have them. The book provides incontrovertible evidence to refute the claim that abortion is physically risky and leads to depression and remorse. Overall, it is a must-read for everyone who wants to better understand this complex and important issue.

This book provides a comprehensive guide on how to safely abort a pregnancy that is less than 13 weeks old. It covers topics such as the use of misoprostol and mifepristone, their respective side effects, the right dosage and administration, precautions to take, and what to expect while taking the drugs. The book also emphasizes the importance of proper management to ensure safety and prevent complications. It is a valuable resource for anyone considering an abortion and deserves to know about their body and how it works. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking accurate information on safe abortion practices.

The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 by Marvin Olasky and Leah Savas is a comprehensive exploration of the history of abortion in America. The authors delve beyond the laws and focus on the personal stories of those involved in the issue, highlighting the complex lives of both abortion supporters and opponents. The book presents a fair survey of the history of the debate, examining historic cases and key cultural moments from 1652 to 2022. Although written with a Christian audience in mind, this book speaks to anyone who cares about abortion and its impact on American politics and culture.

The book "Roe: The History of a National Obsession" by Mary Ziegler is an insightful analysis of the many meanings associated with Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that decriminalized abortion in 1973. Ziegler argues that the decision had a hold on us that was not simply the result of polarized abortion politics, but it forced us to confront questions about sexual violence, judicial activism and restraint, racial justice, religious liberty, and the role of science in politics. The book offers a nuanced view of the inconsistencies and unsettled issues in our abortion politics and urges us to rediscover the meaning of Roe itself. Overall, a must-read for those seeking to understand the evolution of the abortion issue in America.